NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. .

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. For the first time ever, the U.S. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident?

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat carrying the current bill in the House, said voters have “elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history.”. It would also reduce barriers for legal marijuana businesses to get access to banking.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

Last month, officials similarly certified Measure 26 , which legalizes patients’ access to medical cannabis, for the November ballot. South Dakota is one of only three states that has not enacted any legislation providing some form of medical cannabis or CBD access.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Source: [link].

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world. With that little time, you can’t really take a full history. states there are dispensaries where most people have access to cannabis drugs. Dr. Weil: In most U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 136, to permit physicians to authorize access to medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from its therapeutic use. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in schools.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) states in its data summary, “Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025, IDFPR has already begun its efforts to further expand access to cannabis both to consumers and medical patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Theme 3 involved access to capital.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. MD resident?

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.

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NORML

OCTOBER 21, 2019

That marked a reversal in agency policy, as in 2011 it rejecting a ruling from its own Administrative Law Judge finding that it would be ‘in the public interest’ to grant the University of Massachusetts a license to grow marijuana for federally regulated research.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

The talks will be made public, open-access on YouTube two weeks after the event. Dr. Erika Dyck – Professor and a Canada Research Chair in the History of Health & Social Justice. Kile Ortigo, Mike Margolies, Leonard Pickard, and Dr. Paul Daley among many others. All talks are free but require registration. Saturday, June 26, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

The Seeds of Change Report , released by Leafly for the first time this month, is an examination of how social justice, equity, and inclusion policies are implemented across the United States’ 19 legal cannabis markets as well as how cannabis legalization can implement eight key strategies to make the industry more fair and equitable.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2022

A contemporary history of the remedicalization of cannabis and the shifting boundaries between licit and illicit drugs. The UK is one of the biggest producers of medicinal cannabis, but few patients have access to these medicines. Within a decade cannabis-based drugs were back in the clinic. Learn more and order.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2024

In 2020, Oregon voters made history by passing Measure 110 and decriminalizing possession of personal amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more. Since then, Oregon has implemented various harm reduction practices and accessible addiction treatment services. This measure passed with 58% of the vote.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

Another paragraph added, “During hours of operation, dispense all cannabis from the restricted access area, a drive-through window of the restricted access area, or a pickup location in close proximity to the restricted access area. For Illinois to continue curbside pickup, the following paragraph was added: “Curbside pickup.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 20, 2023

The new omnibus draft was attached to Senate Bill 1559 , the Access Affordable Insulin Act, which sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Article 11 added the line: “The Department has the authority to adopt rules and policies prohibiting the use of pesticides during the flowering stage.”

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The history of cannabis in Greece can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used hemp fiber for boat sails, ropes, clothes, and much more. A demonstration in central Athens during the Global Marijuana march, an annual rally demanding the legalization of marijuana and changes in drug policies (Shutterstock).

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Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

The probable closure of a significant percentage of California’s retailers will further destabilize the overall industry as cannabis farmers and manufacturers lose access to legal-market customers. One in five cannabis cultivators in California have voluntarily surrendered their licenses this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Since Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis in the 1970’s, I have been working to correct the disconnect between federal cannabis policy and the needs and wishes of the American people. Today, we introduced the bicameral, bipartisan STATES Act, to allow each state to determine its own marijuana policy within its borders.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. In industries where unions are present, employees often gain access to safer working environments, comprehensive health benefits, and better job security. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S. Labor unions in the U.S. million U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Apple’s updated policy now allows Weedmaps customers to conduct their entire cannabis shopping experience from within the iOS app on their mobile device. Along with ordering on the Weedmaps iOS app, consumers will be able to review their order history and can chat with a customer support representative in real-time.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “Consumers who already have access will probably decide to continue to purchase it illegally above that $60 amount.” ” Read More from 10 WHEC ! ” Read more from News Leader

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The footage should be stored in a secure location and only accessed by authorized personnel. Security cameras can also be used to monitor employee behavior and ensure that company policies and procedures are being followed. Access control systems can also be used to restrict access to certain times of the day, such as after hours.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. FINAL RESOLUTION. Marijuana Moment Report. American Bar Association. Full report: [link].

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The board will work on projects like designing the training program for psychedelic facilitators, tracking psychedelic policy development, studying ongoing science related to psilocybin, and making recommendations to lawmakers regarding the bill. People will not have to meet specific qualifications to access care.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School will advance evidence-based psychedelics law and policy. Mason Marks: The project’s goal is to promote safety, innovation, equity, and accessibility in emerging psychedelics industries.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Black History Month Celebration. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients. Lobbied for Medical Access and Cannabis Reform in Carson City. Established a NORML chapter in Reno. Meetings Grew Substantially in Size.

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